TESTIMONIALS
After hearing or reading SAF word, new energy comes inside me and I feel very proud. I am a student of SAF. This foundation is like my family. This foundation has nurtured us just like a parent nurtures their child. We spent four years in this foundation but we did not know when these four years passed.SAF has helped us with everything from study material.Many activities were conducted to increase our thinking power and many sessions were held which were useful in life.Along with traveling learned how the outside world is like.How to protect myself, give respect and I was afraid to open up, which came here and I got rid of it.
Ours was a group that was always together through which I learned how to team work. Before I joined the foundation, my goal was undecided And I didn’t even know how important the goal is in life without which we cannot move forward. For that ma’am held sessions like career guidance, self-introduction through which I decided my goal And I was able to take important in my life. Not only did I learn study from SAF, but I also learned what I never thought of. After joining this foundation, it was like a new beginning of my life. Thank you so much SAF.
~ MAYURI DABHI
I’m Megha Prajapati, and my journey with Sai’s Angel Foundation began in 6th grade with a 15-day summer camp at my government school. Activities like robotics, science experiments, and math basics opened my eyes to new possibilities. Madhumita Ma’am and Bhargav Sir became our mentors, inspiring us to dream big. The foundation continued to support us, teaching the basics our school lacked and preparing us for life. When we moved to private schools in 8th grade, they provided full scholarships, covering fees, uniforms, and transport. This support helped me adapt and succeed in a new environment.
Thanks to Sai’s Angel Foundation, I scored 82% in my 10th and 12th board exams, completed my BBA, and am now preparing for my MBA. Bhargav Sir, like a father figure, and Naznin Ma’am guided us selflessly. They not only helped me achieve my dreams but also taught me to give back. I’ll always be grateful for the love and support that shaped my life.
~ Megha Prajapati
SAF is the place where I truly understood the real world, my life purpose, and my goals. It is here that I began my journey of life learning. You might be surprised to know that when I joined SAF, I didn’t even know that “ग णत” is called “Maths” in English. This shows my level of knowledge back then. But today, I am studying BE in electronics and communication Engineering at LD College of Engineering which college is ranked 1st in GSIRF, and that too in English medium. Before joining SAF, my life was like a frog in a well, unaware of the outside world. SAF not only introduced me to the real world but also helped me grow in every aspect of life. We all know that holistic development is as important as academics, but not all parents can provide the resources or opportunities needed for it. While financial help can be found, the support needed for overall development is rare. SAF provided me with both—financial help and opportunities for my holistic development. In short, SAF is a platform that creates good human beings.
I will always be indebted to SAF for their support. Even though their financial support ended after 12th standard, I will always consider myself a part of the SAF family for life. Thank you so much to SAF and the entire SAF family!
~ Jitu Kumarkhaniya
Sai’s Angel Foundation has been a turning point in my life. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of this incredible organization. Through their academic support and learning initiatives, I’ve had the chance to explore various educational residential camps and work on impactful community projects like Voice of Vishwamitri and Local Khoji. I’ve also benefited from life skill workshops that have boosted my confidence and improved my soft skills. The opportunities to visit new places and gain hands-on experiences have been invaluable.
Being part of SAF has not only helped me grow personally but also opened doors to career opportunities in STEM, Digital Literacy, and Management. Thank you, Sai’s Angel Foundation, for empowering me and many others to dream big and achieve more.
~ Suraj Kori
CASE STUDIES
Case Study of Hashmita Maheshwari
Digital Literacy
Name: Maheshwari Hashmita
Std:8
School: Gundiyali Primary School
Father’s name: Devjibhai Maheshwari
Mother’s name: Rajuben Maheshwari
Hasmita’s Journey in Digital Literacy
Introduction
Hasmita, an 8th-grade student at Gundiyali Primary School, comes from an SC community. Her father is a driver, and her mother is a housewife. She had an interest in computers but lacked knowledge about their functionalities. Before joining the Digital Literacy Program, her exposure to computers was limited to using Paint, no understanding of shortcut keys, presentations, spreadsheets, typing skills, or other essential tools.
Transformation Through Digital Literacy
After enrolling in the Digital Literacy Program, Hasmita’s learning journey took a remarkable turn With structured lessons, practical exercises, and continuous guidance, she developed her technical skills and confidence in using computers.
- Improved Typing Skills
Initially unfamiliar with typing techniques, Hasmita gradually mastered typing through practice. She can now type efficiently, demonstrating accuracy and speed. This skill has not only helped her in creating documents but has also increased her confidence in digital learning.
- PowerPoint Proficiency
Hasmita has shown significant progress in PowerPoint presentations. She enjoys creating various slides on topics of interest, She creates a PPT of Digital Literacy workbook in PowerPoint Presentation, applying animations, transitions, and design elements to make them engaging. Her ability to structure a presentation and visually represent ideas has improved notably.
- Spreadsheet Application
One of her notable achievements is her ability to use spreadsheets for data management. She successfully created a Bill of shop, result sheet, showcasing her understanding of data entry, formatting, and calculations in Excel. This skill is particularly valuable for academic and real-life applications.
- Theoretical Understanding and Curiosity
Hasmita’s interest is not just limited to practical skills; she is also deeply engaged in theoretical concepts. She actively asks questions about:
Email usage (how to send and receive emails)
Searching educational websites (how to find reliable study materials online)
Topics from the Digital Literacy Workbook (reading the workbook and applying the concepts in practical tasks)
Improvement:
Strong typing skills, created creative drawings in Paint, designed presentations in PowerPoint, and learned data entry and formulas in spreadsheets. She also gained awareness of online safety, improved her internet research skills, and understood AI applications. Her confidence has grown, and she now explores technology with curiosity.
Hasmita’s journey highlights the transformative power of digital education. The Digital Literacy Program has equipped her with essential computer skills, making her more confident and independent in using technology.
Conclusion
Hasmita’s progress in digital literacy is an inspiring example of how structured learning can empower students from diverse backgrounds. From knowing only Paint to excelling in PowerPoint, spreadsheets, typing, and theoretical digital knowledge, she has come a long way. Her passion for learning and curiosity about technology make her a promising student, proving that access to digital education can unlock new opportunities for young learners.
Case Study of Sagar Maheshwari
Digital Literacy
Name:- Maheshwari Sagar Jayeshbhai
STD:-07
Caste:-SC
School Name:- Shree Tunda Primary School
Father Name:- Maheshwari Jayeshbhai
Mother Name:- Maheshwari Nitaben
Father’s Business:- job in Company
Mother Business:- Housewife
Mo:-9537123628
A few interesting facts come out from the case study of Maheshwari Sagar:
- Educational progress:
At the beginning Sagar had no knowledge about computer, but with the help of Sai’s Angel Foundation and Tata power he got the training of computer’s basic awareness as coding, HTML and how to make webpages.
- Transformation through digital literacy:
In Digital Literacy, Sagar learnt basic computer easily through a basic computer course in the first year by Sai’s Angel Foundation Tata Power. Then in the second year, a web page was created through coding, which includes three topics. Which are as follows:
- Web development
- HTML
- CSS
1. Web Development: Sagar had little interest in web development from the beginning, but after getting information about various apps and software and the fact that various games can also be made in it, he became a little more interested.
2. HTML:- After that, the coding concept came in HTML, but tags were used in coding, but he often forgot the tags, so he often had problems. But he wrote in a simple tag book and created his own simple web page. And gradually he used a few more tags and made a good web page.
3. CSS:- After creating a simple web page in HTML coding, he used CSS to give the page color, new styles, new fonts and tried to make the page a little more beautiful and he got success.
- Socio-Economic Background: Sagar is a Scheduled Caste (SC) student, which suggests that he is likely facing social and economic challenges. His father works in a company.
- Institutional Contribution: Computer training provided by Sai’s Angel Foundation and Tata Power has brought an important change in Sagar’s life. This suggests that such institutions and programs can make a positive impact on the lives of students, especially those who are economically and socially backward.
- Motivation and Interest: Sagar’s computer learning experience has been very positive and selective, indicating that he has an interest in technology and is motivated to take this field in the future.
- Key points from Sagar’s case study:
Financially and socially backward students can also get success in the field of technology if he got the right opportunity and guidance.
The training and support provided by the institutes and corporate companies can bring a positive change in the life of the students.
- Students who are interested in technology should be encouraged and given proper guidance.
This case study shows and inspires students that with hard work and the right opportunity, anyone can get success in life.
Case Study of Paras Doru
Digital Literacy
Name: Doru Paras Mahesh
Grade: 8
School: Shri Nana Bhadiya Primary School
Father: Doru Mahesh Ratansingh (Labourer)
Mother: Doru Jashoda Mahesh (Housework)
MOBIL NO :7016629073
Doru Paras Mahesh is a student in the 8th grade. His parents work as a labourer and a homemaker, so he does not receive much academic support at home. He has been a weak student in studies and struggles particularly with reading Gujarati. He also did not pay much attention to other subjects. However, he has a keen interest in computers and focuses on them more compared to other students. Initially, he had no knowledge of computers, but now he has learned basic computer skills and can type in English by looking at the text. He understands and executes whatever is taught to him, which is a positive aspect of his learning ability. With proper guidance and motivation, he can improve in other subjects as well. To help him progress, he should practice Gujarati reading daily, engage in more hands-on learning activities, and be exposed to new computer-related exercises. If given the right direction and support, he has the potential to achieve significant academic growth in the future.
Improvement:
learned basic computer skills and can type in English by looking at the text. He understands and executes whatever is taught to him, which is a positive aspect of his learning ability.
Case Study of Daksh
Digital Literacy
Name: Maheshwari Daksh
Std: 8th
School Primary School : Bidada Primary School
Father’s name: Pareshbhai Maheshwari
Mother’s name: Ramilaben Maheshwari
Maheshwari Daksh is 14-year-old SC Category student at Bidada Primary School, has been introduced to basic computer programming concepts as part of the school’s digital literacy curriculum. DAKSH is an enthusiastic learner with a keen interest in technology. He has been provided with a basic understanding of HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) as part of a module to introduce students to web development.
- *Introduction to HTML:*
DAKSH’s HTML learning journey began in his computer class, where the teacher introduced the concept of creating simple webpages using HTML. He was shown how HTML is used to structure content on the web, and how different HTML tags and elements work together to create a webpage.
2.Key Learning Areas:
– *HTML Structure*: Introduction to the basic structure of an HTML document
– *Tags and Elements*: Introduction to basic tags like <h1>, <p>, <a>, <img>, <ul>, <ol>, and <li>.
– *Attributes*: Understanding attributes like href, src, and alt.
3.Challenges Faced:
– *Tag Confusion*: DAKSH initially mixed up similar tags like <ol> (ordered list) and <ul> (unordered list).
– *Attribute Placement*: He struggled with placing attributes within tags, especially understanding when to close the tag properly.
– *Viewing Results*: DAKSH initially faced challenges when his HTML code didn’t display the way he expected on a browser, causing confusion about errors in his code.
4.SUGGESTION GIVEN TO STUDENT
- Clarify Tag Differences: Provide side-by-side examples of <ol> vs. <ul> usage with visual outputs.
- Attribute Usage Exercises: Give guided practice on correctly placing attributes within tags.
5.WORK GIVEN BY TEACHER
- Create an HTML Page:
Design a simple webpage that includes a heading (<h1>), paragraph (<p>), and image (<img>).
Add a link (<a href>) that navigates to another webpage.
- Review Your Webpage
Find Error in your html webpage and solve the error and if you don’t able to solve call me
6. Work done by student
- SIMPLE WEBPAGE
- SCHOOL WEBPAGE
Case Study of Umesh
STEM
Name: Nayaka Umesh Kiritbhai
Standard: 6th
School: Shri Bag Maska Pri. School
Mother’s Name: Surekhaben
Father’s Name: Kiritbhai
Mother’s Education: 3rd Standard
Father’s Education: 12th Standard
Father’s Occupation: Labor Work
Siblings: Three Sisters, Two Brothers
In the Mandvi taluka, there is a village called Bagmaska, which is known for its agricultural lands. Nayaka Umesh, a student belonging to the ST (Scheduled Tribe) community, studies in the primary school there. His family’s financial condition is middle-class.
According to his teacher, Umesh was frequently absent in grades 4 and 5. He was a very quiet and introverted student who spoke very little and often stayed alone. However, after the introduction of STEM education, his absentees in grade 6 has significantly reduced. Now, he interacts with other students, asks questions, and engages in discussions. It seems that STEM education has helped him open up and develop his confidence.
According to the trainer’s experience, when the students were being introduced for the first time, Umesh was very nervous. When asked to stand up, he softly stated his name and remained silent. However, as he started working on projects, he began communicating more with his peers and actively participating in discussions. Over time, a noticeable positive change has been observed in him, which even his classmates acknowledge.
Improvement:
Umesh had a lot of difficulty understanding numbers. He struggled to differentiate between odd and even numbers and identify smaller and larger numbers. However, through the “Fractions and Numbers” math activity in the STEM project, he learned about numbers in a fun and engaging way. This activity helped him easily recognize and understand number names.